Mediocre Lutheran Preaching

Sexual Immorality is a problem in our society. And St. Paul warns us that it isn't God's Will for our life that we indulge in it. Hear what God has to say about it in our sermon for today on 1st Thessalonians 4:1-7

We're beginning our Lenten Midweek journey. We're going to spend these Wednesday evening services on the days leading up to Maundy Thursday. Our journey begins with Palm Sunday, so give this one a listen to hear the events of that day and why they matter to us today.

As we begin our Lenten season, we start with the story of Jesus temptation. How did Jesus endure this temptation? Was it just because He is God? Or was it something more? And does this story have anything to teach us. Give this sermon a listen to find out more.

Psalm 51 is a favorite Psalm, but do you remember the dark truth that surrounds it? Do you remember what sin David needed to repent of when he wrote it? And does this Psalm apply to our lives today? Give this sermon a listen to find out more as we begin our Lenten journey this year.

The most important thing that ever happened in the world is Jesus Christ and His death on the Cross. And Jesus had His eyes set on that cross from the transfiguration. But what happens when a blind man comes across His path and cries out for mercy? Listen to this sermon to hear the full story and find out what it means for you.

Isaiah 55:10-11 has always been a source of great comfort to me. I've always heard God's reminder in it that I'm not in charge of everything, that He's got a plan that's bigger than I could ever dream of. So, join with me in this sermon, as we explore these verses even deeper, and see the great comfort that God has to give us.

The People of Israel demand water from Moses, and God told Moses to strike a rock. But St. Paul tells us more about that rock in 1st Corinthians 10. So what does this episode in Exodus 17 reveal to us about Jesus? Listen to find out more.

What is the transfiguration? Why did Jesus give this vision to these disciples? What lesson can we take from it? Give this sermon a listen if you're interested.

Sermon for the Winkel (circuit meeting) of LCMS pastors in SE Kansas. The text was the Gospel lesson appointed for Sunday's festival day, the feast of the Confession of St. Peter. If you think your pastor needs some encouragement, pass this along to him. If you think your pastor's wife or children need some encouragment, there's some in there for them too.

January 18th is one of the dates for the festival of the Confession of St. Peter. But why would a Lutheran church want to celebrate this day? Isn't this something that the Romans say gives them the right to say who is and who isn't in the church? Or is there something more to the confession of St. Peter? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.

What do you think John the Baptist thought when Jesus came up to him and asked to be baptized? Today's sermon really explores what this request by Jesus means, and how it applies still to our lives today. If you're interested in it, give this sermon a listen.

Who was it who visited Jesus on that first Epiphany all those years ago? Were they wise kings from the East? Or were they something else? Why does it matter who they were? This plus-sized sermon explores that, and a little bit of why Bethlehem as well. Give it a listen if you are curious about any of this.

This year was a rough year. But even in the middle of pain and suffering, Jesus is still with us. Paul tells us that nothing can separate us from Jesus, and that's a truth we can take with us through the next year and every year until Jesus comes back. Give this sermon a listen to hear more about it.

On December 28th, the Church remembers the massacre of the Holy Innocents. Those poor children whose only crime was being a two-year-old boy or younger living in the region of Bethlehem. So what happened in those days? Why did those children have to die? Why do we dwell on such an evil act? Give this sermon a listen and you'll find out the answers to those questions.

Merry Christmas. Today's sermon delves into the mystery of John 1:1-14. John ties so many things together in these verses, but if we don't pay attention, it's easy to miss them. So what is he doing with these verses? What is he confessing about Jesus Christ? Why is this the Christmas Day Gospel? Give this sermon a listen if you are curious about any of these things.

It's Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas! But this isnt' the end of the story. It's not over on the silent night in Bethlehem. So what happened next? Why did Jesus have to be born, in a stable of all places? What does this mean for us today? Give this sermon a listen if you're curious about any of these questions.

What does it mean that John is preparing the way of the Lord? Is this something that he was able to finish and it's done once and for all? Or is it something else? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.

Silent Night was the hymn for our study this evening. And if you stop and think about the lyrics, they don't seem to make a lot of sense. At least, if you only think about that night in Bethlehem and don't compare it to the day when Jesus comes back again. Listen to this sermon to find out more about what I mean.

John the Baptist was the greatest prophet to arise, yet he was only human. And being human, he was not without human weakness, including doubts while he was imprisoned. But doubt is not unbelief, and Jesus uses these doubts to not only make John's faith stronger, but strengthens our faith by His response. So what does Jesus say? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing is a song that gives us the pure words of Scripture set to song. What do those Scriptures say? What do they tell us about ourselves and about Jesus? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.

Is the news of the last day a comfort or a terror? It depends on if you're burning or if you've been healed. So, what will the rays of the sun of righteousness do to you on the last day? Do you know? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.

Why is "Joy to the World" a Christmas hymn? Where are the mangers and the sheep and the snow? If you're curious, give this sermon a listen that tackles the themes of "Joy to the World" and uses it to show us Jesus who is coming again.

A brief homily on Jeremiah 23:7-8 that reminds us about the nature of Advent: Jesus is coming back, and we're looking forward to it. Come quickly, Lord Jesus, Amen.

Why is the ethnicity of the Leper in the story of Luke 17 so important? Why did Jesus mention it specifically? How does it show us the mercy and love of Jesus? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.

When someone mentions heaven, what do you think about? Do you think about a bunch of angels sitting around on the clouds? What if I told you that isn't described in the Bible at all? So what does the Scriptures teach about our lives in eternity? Give this sermon a listen to find out more.